By Sam WallerThe Albany junior high volleyball and football teams opened their seasons this week against opponents from Woodson and Dublin.The Lady Cubs volleyball teams traveled Tuesday to Woodson for seventh and eighth grade matches as part of a quadruple-header that included junior varsity.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions fell victim to circumstances beyond their control last week when Friday’s season-opening football game at Colorado City was cancelled and ruled no contest.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team enjoyed a productive week, opening District 6-2A play with a victory and reaching the Silver Bracket final at the Buckle Up For Lane’s Sake Tournament in Nocona.

By Sam Waller The Moran Bulldog football team kicks off its regular season at 7:30 p.m. Friday against the Benjamin Mustangs at Benjamin’s Ben Grill Field. “Benjamin is going to be pretty good from what I’ve seen on film,” Moran coach John Hughes said.

By Sam Waller The Albany junior high football and volleyball teams began preparing for their seasons with the start of the school year. The Lady Cubs will be the first to compete, starting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, with a combined match at Woodson.

By Sam Waller The Albany Golf Club is still accepting names for a waiting list for its annual Labor Day tournament even though the tournament field is full. “We have not had any cancellations yet,” Golf Club board member James Waters said. “We’ve got several teams on the waiting list.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team remained undefeated by sweeping Olney on Aug. 17 and Eastland on Friday.The Lady Lions were scheduled to play Ranger on Tuesday in their District 6-2A opener.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team had its last dress rehearsal for the season on Thursday, Aug. 19, with its second scrimmage against the Hawley Bearcats.Now, the Lions turn their attention to Friday’s season opener at Colorado City.

By Sam Waller Though shorthanded, the Moran Bulldogs football team had a productive outing Saturday in its scrimmage against Trent. With just five players available, the Bulldogs managed to outscore the Gorillas 6-3 at Bulldog Field.

By Sam Waller The Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team encountered a rough weekend at the Albany Summer Slam Tournament, dropping four matches. In Thursday’s pool play, the Lady Bulldogs lost to Breckenridge and Abilene Christian.